Subtract 42/4 from 80/3
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 10 2/4
80/3 - 42/4 is 97/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
80/3 = 80 × 4/3 × 4 = 320/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/12 - 126/12 = 320 - 126/12 = 194/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/6
- In mixed form: 161/6
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